Dow LDPE 609A Low Density Polyethylene, High Clarity Film Grade

Category	Polymer , Film , Thermoplastic , Polyethylene (PE) , LDPE , Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Film Grade
Manufacturer	Dow Chemical
Trade Name
Port	Ningbo port,China
Trade Terms	FOB, CFR, CIF
Payment Terms	L/C, T/T, Western Union
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Material Notes:

DOW LDPE 609A resin is a fully formulated high strength clarity film resin for optical packaging applications, such as produce and bakery film. It contains medium levels of slip additive and low levels of antiblock additive. This material complies with U.S.FDA regulation 21 CFR 177.1520(c) 2.1 for food contact applications. The regulation should be consulted for complete details.Film properties below based on a film thickness of 30 µm. Data provided by Dow Chemical.

Physical Properties	Metric	English
Density	0.924 g/cc	0.0334 lb/in³
Thickness	30.0 microns	1.18 mil
Melt Flow	0.90 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg	0.90 g/10 min @Load 4.76 lb

Mechanical Properties	Metric	English
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, MD	11.9 MPa	1730 psi
Film Tensile Strength at Yield, TD	12.1 MPa	1750 psi
Film Elongation at Break, MD	310 %	310 %
Film Elongation at Break, TD	590 %	590 %
Coefficient of Friction	0.20	0.20
Elmendorf Tear Strength MD	370 g	370 g
Elmendorf Tear Strength TD	240 g	240 g
Elmendorf Tear Strength, MD	12.3 g/micron	312 g/mil
Elmendorf Tear Strength, TD	8.00 g/micron	203 g/mil
Dart Drop	2.70 g/micron	68.6 g/mil
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD	24.1 MPa	3500 psi
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD	19.8 MPa	2870 psi

Optical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Haze	4.4 %	4.4 %
Gloss	75 %	75 %	45°
Transmission, Visible	90 %	90 %	clear; thickness not quantified

Processing Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Processing Temperature	193 °C	379 °F	Film extrusion temperature

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